2023 London Festival of Railway Modelling
Every year, the London Festival of Railway Modelling brings a huge number of model railway layouts and trade stands to Alexandra Palace in North London.
Vintage Transport
Steam Locomotive 5699 “Galatea” at London Paddington
On the evening of 18th February 2023, LMS Jubilee class “Galatea”, running as 45627 “Sierra Leone”, brought a special train into London Paddington.
LMS Black Five 44871 at London Victoria
On 6th December 2022, LMS “Black Five” 44871 brought The Railway Touring Company’s “Sherborne Christmas Carol” back to London Victoria.
2022 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
The 2022 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run took place in heavy rain. Cars, all built before 1905, set off from at dawn to do the 50 miles.
Flying Scotsman Visits King’s Cross
Steam engine “Flying Scotsman” visits King’s Cross, October 2022.
Victoria Coach Station Vintage Gathering
On 24th September 2022, London’s Victoria Coach Station hosted a gathering of vintage coaches, all lovingly preserved in working order by a band of dedicated enthusiasts. The gathering, organised by Thames Valley & Great...
Colne Thames Barge Match (Race) 2022
The River Colne Thames Barge Match is traditionally the last race of the year between traditional Thames Sailing Barges.
Kingsway Tram Tunnel
The Kingsway Tram Tunnel was used until the end of London’s trams in 1952, carrying trams down to the Embankment to serve the South.
Steam Engine at Poplar DLR
To mark the 150th birthday of steam locomotive “Poplar”, the engine was a guest of the DLR (Docklands Light Railway) at their train maintenance depot in Poplar. The steam engine “Poplar”, owned by The...
2019 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
Cars, at least 100 years old, take part every November in the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run to celebrate the freedom of the road.
